MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
250,460 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front tyres low on tread
both rear tyres on limits
front brake discs rusty and worn
front flexi hoses perishing badly
front side lights very dim
headlamp lenes poor
oil leaks
rear brake discs very rusty and worn badly
rear lights in very poor condition
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
both front tyres low on tread
both rear tyres on limits
front brake discs rusty and worn
front flexi hoses perishing badly
front side lights very dim
headlamp lenes poor
oil leaks
rear brake discs very rusty and worn badly
rear lights in very poor condition
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front doors difficult to open
engine warning light on
front and rear brake discs in poor condition
front grilles insecure
nearside front tyre has slight bulge on inner sidewall
rear differential leaking slightly
slight engine oil leak
rear discs rusty
driveres door stiff to open
engine oil leak
gearbox oil leak
rear brake b ack plates rusty and weak
rear suspension trailing arm bushes worn
rear tyres close to limit
airbag light on
engine light on
engine oily underneath
front discs slightly worn
rear diff oily
rear discs slightly worn
front lower wishbone bushes & ball joints have slight play
o/s/f roll bar link has slight play
rear metal brake pipes corroded
rear tyre treads low
slight oil weep from rear diff seals
engine management light on
front exhaust clamp brocken
front flexi hoses perished
front pads getting low
front drop links and anti roll bar bushes worn badly
headlamp aims very poor
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front drop links and anti roll bar bushes worn badly
headlamp aims very poor
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside front tyre on legal limits
nearside front tyre on legal limits
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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J3 TNB is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2000 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 99,282 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J3 TNB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 26 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was J3 TNB registered?
J3 TNB is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 March 2000.
Is J3 TNB safe to buy?
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